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 package org.eclipse.ui;


 /**
  * Interface implemented by objects that are capable of computing
  * a preferred size
  *
  * @since 3.1
  */
 public interface ISizeProvider {

     /**
      * Constant used to indicate infinite size. This is equal to Integer.MAX_VALUE, ensuring
      * that it is greater than any other integer.
      */
     public static final int INFINITE = Integer.MAX_VALUE;
     
     /**
      * Returns a bitwise combination of flags indicating how and when computePreferredSize should
      * be used. When called with horizontal=true, this indicates the usage of computePreferredSize(true,...)
      * for computing widths. When called with horizontal=false, this indicates the usage of computeSize(false,...)
      * for computing heights. These flags are used for optimization. Each flag gives the part more control
      * over its preferred size but slows down the layout algorithm. Parts should return the minimum set
      * of flags necessary to specify their constraints.
      * <p>
      * If the return value of this function ever changes, the part must call <code>flushLayout</code> before
      * the changes will take effect.
      * </p>
      *
      * <ul>
      * <li>SWT.MAX: The part has a maximum size that will be returned by computePreferredSize(horizontal,
      * INFINITE, someWidth, INFINITE)</li>
      * <li>SWT.MIN: The part has a minimum size that will be returned by computePreferredSize(horizontal,
      * INFINITE, someWidth, 0)</li>
      * <li>SWT.WRAP: Indicates that computePreferredSize makes use of the availablePerpendicular argument. If this
      * flag is not specified, then the third argument to computePreferredSize will always be set to
      * INFINITE. The perpendicular size is expensive to compute, and it is usually only used
      * for wrapping parts.
      * <li>SWT.FILL: The part may not return the preferred size verbatim when computePreferredSize is
      * is given a value between the minimum and maximum sizes. This is commonly used if the part
      * wants to use a set of predetermined sizes instead of using the workbench-provided size.
      * For example, computePreferredSize(horizontal, availableSpace, someWidth,
      * preferredSize) may return the nearest predetermined size. Note that this flag should
      * be used sparingly. It can prevent layout caching and cause the workbench layout algorithm
      * to degrade to exponential worst-case runtime. If this flag is omitted, then
      * computePreferredSize may be used to compute the minimum and maximum sizes, but not for
      * anything in between.</li>
      * </ul>
      *
      * @param width a value of true or false determines whether the return value applies when computing
      * widths or heights respectively. That is, getSizeFlags(true) will be used when calling
      * computePreferredSize(true,...)
      * @return any bitwise combination of SWT.MAX, SWT.MIN, SWT.WRAP, and SWT.FILL
      */
     public int getSizeFlags(boolean width);
     
     /**
      * <p>
      * Returns the best size for this part, given the available width and height and the workbench's
      * preferred size for the part. Parts can overload this to enforce a minimum size, maximum size,
      * or a quantized set of preferred sizes. If width == true, this method computes a width in pixels.
      * If width == false, this method computes a height. availableParallel and availablePerpendicular
      * contain the space available, and preferredParallel contains the preferred result.
      * </p>
      *
      * <p>
      * This method returns an answer that is less than or equal to availableParallel and as
      * close to preferredParallel as possible. Return values larger than availableParallel will
      * be truncated.
      * </p>
      *
      * <p>
      * Most presentations will define a minimum size at all times, and a maximum size that only applies
      * when maximized.
      * </p>
      *
      * <p>
      * The getSizeFlags method controls how frequently this method will be called and what information
      * will be available when it is. Any subclass that specializes this method should also specialize
      * getSizeFlags. computePreferredSize(width, INFINITE, someSize, 0) returns
      * the minimum size of the control (if any). computePreferredSize(width, INFINITE, someSize,
      * INFINITE) returns the maximum size of the control.
      * </p>
      *
      * <p>
      * Examples:
      * <ul>
      * <li>To maintain a constant size of 100x300 pixels: {return width ? 100 : 300}, getSizeFlags(boolean) must
      * return SWT.MIN | SWT.MAX</li>
      * <li>To grow without constraints: {return preferredResult;}, getSizeFlags(boolean) must return 0.</li>
      * <li>To enforce a width that is always a multiple of 100 pixels, to a minimum of 100 pixels:
      * <code>
      * {
      * if (width && preferredResult != INFINITE) {
      * int result = preferredResult - ((preferredResult + 50) % 100) + 50;
      * result = Math.max(100, Math.min(result, availableParallel - (availableParallel % 100)));
      *
      * return result;
      * }
      * return preferredResult;
      * }
      * </code>
      * In this case, getSizeFlags(boolean width) must return (width ? SWT.FILL | SWT.MIN: 0)
      * </ul>
      * <li>To maintain a minimum area of 100000 pixels:
      * <code>
      * {return availablePerpendicular < 100 ? 1000 : 100000 / availablePerpendicular;}
      * </code>
      * getSizeFlags(boolean width) must return SWT.WRAP | SWT.MIN;
      * </li>
      * </p>
      *
      * @param width indicates whether a width (=true) or a height (=false) is being computed
      * @param availableParallel available space. This is a width (pixels) if width == true, and a height (pixels)
      * if width == false. A return value larger than this will be ignored.
      * @param availablePerpendicular available space perpendicular to the direction being measured
      * or INFINITE if unbounded (pixels). This
      * is a height if width == true, or a height if width == false. Implementations will generally ignore this
      * argument unless they contain wrapping widgets. Note this argument will only contain meaningful information
      * if the part returns the SWT.WRAP flag from getSizeFlags(width)
      * @param preferredResult preferred size of the control (pixels, <= availableParallel). Set to
      * INFINITE if unknown or unbounded.
      * @return returns the preferred size of the control (pixels). This is a width if width == true or a height
      * if width == false. Callers are responsible for rounding down the return value if it is larger than
      * availableParallel. If availableParallel is INFINITE, then a return value of INFINITE
      * is permitted, indicating that the preferred size of the control is unbounded.
      *
      * @see ISizeProvider#getSizeFlags(boolean)
      */
     public int computePreferredSize(boolean width, int availableParallel, int availablePerpendicular, int preferredResult);
 }

